Star Tech Development BR4100DC manual DoS Protection, Discard Ping from WAN, RIP Defect

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Hacker Prevention

The router’s firewall can block common hacker attacks (including Denial of Service, Ping of Death, and RIP defect) and can alert you by email if your network is under attack.

Parameter	Description
DoS Protection	Check this box to protect your network from Denial
	of Service (DoS) attacks.
Discard Ping from WAN	Check this box and the router’s WAN port will not
	respond to any ping requests, protecting your
	network from Ping of Death attacks.
RIP Defect	Check this box to protect your network from RIP
	attacks.
Your E-mail Address	If your network is under attack, the router will
	email you at the address you enter here.
SMTP Server Address	Enter the IP address of the email’s SMTP server.
POP3 Server Address	Enter the IP address of the email’s POP3 server.
User Name	Enter the User Name of the POP3 server.
Password	Enter the Password of the POP3 server.
	Note: Contact your email provider if you can not
	locate the above information.

When you are satisfied with your Hacker Prevention settings, click Apply.

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Contents Broadband Router FCC Compliance Statement Table of Contents Tools Introduction Features Before You BeginMinimum Requirements Contents Router BasicsBack Panel Front Panel Status DescriptionSetting Up Your LAN Getting StartedModem port is regular Modem port is uplink Straight Through CrossConfiguring Your PCs Windows XPWindows Windows Me/98/95WinNT Accessing the Router Home Navigate the Router Management Interface Quick Setup Time ZoneBroadband Type Cable Modem Host NameMAC Address Fixed-IP xDSL Gateway IPSubnet Mask Password Please retype your passwordService Name User NameDefault Gateway IP AddressUser ID Pptp GatewayGeneral Settings System Time ZonePassword Settings Current PasswordNew Password Re-Enter PasswordRemote Management Host AddressWAN Domain Name Server DNS AddressSecondary DNS Address Bridge Example Bridge Mode IP Subnet Mask Dhcp ServerLease Time IP Address PoolAddress Mapping Address MappingVirtual Server Private IPPrivate Port TypeExample Virtual Server Enabled Trigger PortBetween 0 Trigger TypeExample Special Applications Firewall Access Control Enable Client FilteringPort Block TimeExample Access Control DoS Protection Discard Ping from WANRIP Defect Your E-mail AddressEnable DMZ Public IP AddressClient IP Address Status Internet Connection Cable/DSLGateway Primary DNSDevice Status FirewallSecurity Log Security LogDhcp Client Log Dhcp Client LogConfiguration Tools BackupRestore Restore to Factory DefaultsFirmware Upgrade Firmware UpgradeReset Find and record your computer’s IP configuration settings Appendix aAppendix B Popular Port NumbersApplication Protocol Port Number Setting a Static IP Address Appendix CWindows XP/2000 Windows NT Troubleshooting If problems persist, try resetting the router Test your Internet connectionPing your router Ping an outside IP addressOnline Gaming Problems Forgotten PasswordRemove your proxy settings Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherGlossary Network Mask See Subnet Mask Physical Address See MAC AddressPage Technical Specifications Warranty Information Technical SupportOn-line help Limitation of LiabilityRevised February 20